S-26-23 over Lake Swamp
FairHorry County, South Carolina · 10 MI SE Galivants Ferry · Structure no. 000000000008564
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 150 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,450
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-26-23 over Lake Swamp is a concrete continuous slab carrying S-26-23 over Lake Swamp in Horry County, South Carolina. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the South Carolina average of 48 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 1,450 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,117 by 2043. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-26-23 over Lake Swamp built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-26-23 over Lake Swamp in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.
How much traffic does S-26-23 over Lake Swamp carry?
About 1,450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is S-26-23 over Lake Swamp?
The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns S-26-23 over Lake Swamp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.